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mural in a sitting room by John Saladino

Accent Mural Walls

by on November 24, 2010 in Picture Walls

When a single image occupies an entire wall it adds a specific atmosphere to a room My fondness for elaborately decorated walls – painted, stenciled, fabric-lined or papered — ranges from the crazy colors of Rome and Pompeii to the pastels and pastoral greens of 18th century Sweden and France, plus everything in between. Today, [...]

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wall of fashion prints over a sofa

Picture Wall Sets

by on October 22, 2010 in Picture Walls

Sets make an impact when there are multiple rows and frames are the same size After hanging the set of six Alexandre Bivort antique prints in my dining room (the ones purchased at auction last January), I began exploring what to do on the adjacent wall. I still haven’t decided but a glimpse of a [...]

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color block painting on a dark red dining room wall

Color Block Wall Decor

by on July 30, 2010 in Picture Walls

Wall décor can help coordinate the color scheme. Some time ago I ran across this image of a multi-color wall made up of scrap wood.  Something about its rustic nature and sense of imperfection resonated with me. The random layout has a modern vibe while the individual (salvaged?) boards painted in various shades had me [...]

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pictures hung on adjoining walls in two rows

Ways to Hang Picture Walls

by on June 25, 2010 in Picture Walls

Odd vs. Even? What about hybrid  odd and and even numbers of rows? Creating a successful wall often comes down to calculations based on how many pieces are  available to hang in a single area, the size of each, and their scale (relative size) compared to the total wall area. In addition it’s important to [...]

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India Hicks Picture Walls

by on April 12, 2010 in Picture Walls

A mini-tour of the house with a specific focus: picture walls Anyone who watched Top Design would remember host India Hicks, daughter of British design icon David Hicks who was known for mixing bold colors and combining antiques with modern furniture.  Ms. Hicks has been involved in many style projects and lives in the Bahamas [...]

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